Netanyahu Orders Hebron Lockdown After Foiled Terror Attack
Translated & summarized from Prime Minister's Office by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered an immediate lockdown on Hebron and a full closure of the West Bank after security forces foiled a major terror attack. He praised the soldiers involved and vowed to pursue Hamas terrorists and their patrons. The security assessment included top military and intelligence officials.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered an immediate lockdown on Hebron and a full West Bank closure.
- The security measures followed the foiling of a major terror attack by Israeli forces.
- Netanyahu praised soldiers and vowed to pursue Hamas terrorists and their patrons.
- The decision came after a security assessment with top military and intelligence officials.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that he had concluded a security assessment with the Defense Minister, the IDF Chief of Staff, the head of the Shin Bet, the National Security Advisor, and the commander of the Central Command. He praised the soldiers who acted decisively to prevent a major terror attack and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded.
Following the incident, Netanyahu ordered the IDF and security forces to impose an immediate lockdown on the city of Hebron and prepare for a full closure of all of the West Bank starting Sunday. He stated that Israeli forces are operating with increased strength to thwart terrorism and are conducting widespread arrest campaigns.
"We will pursue Hamas terrorists and their patrons everywhere and at all times. You have no hiding place," Netanyahu declared.
